Numerical study on ocean response to storm in Arctic Ocean
<p>A one-column ocean model was used to study the ocean response to storm in Arctic Ocean. We design a number of idealized experiments by different surface forcing and initial condition. The results show the phenomena of mixed-layer extension during the storm events. The intensification of surface current reflects the momentum flux injected from wind and ice movement. Furthermore, by changing the surface heat and freshwater fluxes, the dependences of mixed-layer variation on surface forcing are discussed. Finally, the numerical tests on different initial conditions show how the pre-storm condition affects the ocean response to storm. The results therefore reveal the dependence of mixed-layer extension on the initial stratification.</p>